Northwest's Mission, Vision and Values
Mission
Northwest Missouri State University focuses on student success - every student, every day.
Vision
We will be THE university of choice for a comprehensive, exceptional student experience.
Values
We value:
- Student Success
- Scholarship and life-long learning
- Intercultural competence
- Collaboration
- Respect and integrity
- Strategic thinking
- Excellence
Core Competencies (STIR)
- Safe: Preventative-based systems ensure students, employees, visitors, friends, and the community can learn, live, and work in a safe environment.
- Trusted: Northwest employees do the right things for the right reasons; our genuineness and the sincerity result in a culture of institutional integrity.
- Invested: Employees invest in student success on a personal level, resulting in rewarding relationships that benefit all involved.
- Resourceful: We provide high value through drive and resilience, and thus achieve maximum results.